Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Navigation
Front Page
Forum
Gallery
Wiki

Ads by Google


Go Back   Hamster Central > Hamster Central Forum Topics > Hamster Chat

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-13-2019, 05:33 AM   #1
_Molly_
Newborn Pup
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 2
Smile I'm getting a hamster any advice??

Hi there!

I'm Molly and I've been thinking about adopting a hamster for a while now and I was wondering if any of you guys had advice on owning and caring for hamsters before i get one.

In case you are wondering I think I'm suitable for being a hamster parent but you can tell me what you think.

-I have no dogs/cats.
-The only pet I have is a free roam bunny.
-I have the time and money.
-My house is large enough for a huge cage.
-I'm willing to take them to the vet as much as they need.
-I LOVE all animals.

I'd also prefer to adopt a hamster in need of a home.
_Molly_ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2019, 02:39 AM   #2
Shannonmcn
PM Fluffy for custom title
 
Shannonmcn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Posts: 3,192
Default Re: I'm getting a hamster any advice??

Hi and welcome! The only requirement for a hamster parent is really being willing to do what they need to be safe and happy. Everything else is secondary. So you sound perfect for the job

As for advice, there are stickied threads at the top of each forum. Just have a read around, look at the Let's See Your Cages thread for idea on what setups we all have etc. This forum has been around for a while so there's probably not many questions on care that haven't been asked already! But if you want to run a plan for cages/food/bedding/enrichment past everybody feel very free to do so!

No. 1 bit of advice from me is to do your research first, not after but looks like you're already on top of that one
Shannonmcn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2019, 03:22 AM   #3
Schwartzie
Adult Hamster
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 385
Default Re: I'm getting a hamster any advice??

Ive just gone through a journey of researching and asking lots of questions. My cage is lovely but if I could have it all over again and I had space like you do I would go for something with glass so that you can pack it 10inches and more with bedding. The more bedding the better for burrowing. People use the Samla largest bin size but you have lots of space so look for something the same size as the Ikea detolf cage or bigger. There are amazing large glass areas for hamsters on the market. Have fun learning all you can. It's so so worth it!
Schwartzie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-15-2019, 04:56 PM   #4
_Molly_
Newborn Pup
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 2
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shannonmcn View Post
Hi and welcome! The only requirement for a hamster parent is really being willing to do what they need to be safe and happy. Everything else is secondary. So you sound perfect for the job

As for advice, there are stickied threads at the top of each forum. Just have a read around, look at the Let's See Your Cages thread for idea on what setups we all have etc. This forum has been around for a while so there's probably not many questions on care that haven't been asked already! But if you want to run a plan for cages/food/bedding/enrichment past everybody feel very free to do so!

No. 1 bit of advice from me is to do your research first, not after but looks like you're already on top of that one

Thank you and I can't wait to get a hamster!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Schwartzie View Post
Ive just gone through a journey of researching and asking lots of questions. My cage is lovely but if I could have it all over again and I had space like you do I would go for something with glass so that you can pack it 10inches and more with bedding. The more bedding the better for burrowing. People use the Samla largest bin size but you have lots of space so look for something the same size as the Ikea detolf cage or bigger. There are amazing large glass areas for hamsters on the market. Have fun learning all you can. It's so so worth it!
Thank you and I'm thinking about either a bin cage or a tank.

Last edited by Fluffagrams; 07-16-2019 at 09:34 AM. Reason: Consecutive posts
_Molly_ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-16-2019, 10:52 AM   #5
Ria P
House of Hamsters
 
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
Default Re: I'm getting a hamster any advice??

Hi and welcome!

I'd definitely go for a glass tank rather than a plastic bin cage so the hamster can see out.

Setting up a hamster home is so exciting. Have fun!
Looking forward to see your future hamster.
Ria P is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
hamster, advice, wondering, time, money, prefer, bunny, roam, house, free, pet, home, cage, vet, love, animals, dogs/cats, huge, adopt, large, parent, adopting, guys, thinking, molly

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.43 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright © 2003-2022, Hobby Solutions
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:31 PM.